# Databag

Databag is a lightweight federated messenger for self-hosting that provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, audio and video calls, and topic-based group threads across independent server nodes. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, ZimaOS, Unraid and Umbrel.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1347/databag

## Description

Databag is a lightweight federated messenger for self-hosting that provides end-to-end encrypted messaging, audio and video calls, and topic-based group threads across independent server nodes.

## Platform availability

Available on 3 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Umbrel, ZimaOS.

## Health score

58/100 (Fair), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 64 (last commit 132 days ago)
- Popular: 64 (1,500 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 40 (3 install platforms, Docker image)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/balzack/databag
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/balzack/databag/
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/Databag
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/databag-0ih7f1r1o28tn7?q=databag
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/databag

## Common questions

### Can Databag accounts on different self-hosted servers talk to each other?

Yes. Databag is described as using public-private key identity, so accounts on different nodes can talk to each other.

### Does Databag provide end-to-end encryption?

A community review describes Databag as a self-hosted federated messenger with end-to-end encryption.

### Can self-hosters control Databag's messaging infrastructure?

A guide says Databag is designed for self-hosting and offers users complete control over their messaging infrastructure.

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